New Jersey sales tax at a glance
New Jersey charges a single statewide rate of 6.625% with no added local sales taxes; sellers in Salem County and qualifying Urban Enterprise Zones collect half the rate (3.3125%) on many sales.
| State sales tax rate | 6.625% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 6.625% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.625% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
New Jersey sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 6.625% | Total at 6.625% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $10.66 |
| $50 | $3.31 | $3.31 | $53.31 |
| $100 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $106.63 |
| $500 | $33.13 | $33.13 | $533.13 |
| $1,000 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $1,066.25 |
Also see the New Jersey paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
The New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625%. Local taxes add an average of 0%, for an average combined rate of 6.625%; the highest combined rate in the state is 6.625%.
Are groceries taxed in New Jersey?
Groceries are exempt from the New Jersey state sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax in New Jersey?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 6.625%, a $100 purchase adds $6.63 in tax for a total of $106.63.